Wind speedMarine or Beach Hazard WarningLand WarningTropical Cyclone Warning(s)FlagsLightsBeaufort force
25 to 38 mph (22 to 33 knots)Small craft advisoryWind AdvisoryWind Advisory or Small craft advisory
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6–7
39 to 54 mph (34 to 47 knots)Gale warningHigh wind warningTropical storm warning*
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8–9
55 to 73 mph (48 to 63 knots)Storm warningHigh wind warningTropical storm warning†
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10–11
74–110 mph (64 to 99 knots)Hurricane Force Wind WarningHigh wind warningHurricane warning
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12–13
Over 110 mph (100+ knots)Hurricane Force Wind WarningExtreme wind warningHurricane warning and Extreme wind warning‡
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14–16

* Tropical Storm Warning flags and lights will always be displayed the same as Storm Warning flags and lights.
A tropical storm with winds in this range is sometimes referred to as a "severe tropical storm".
The Extreme Wind Warning is issued shortly before the eyewall makes landfall